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It was found that nursing assistance in the Northern part of
the district was sadly deficient, and the new Nursing Association
was formed in 1925 to remedy the defect.
The demand for nursing assistance was found so great that it.
has been found necessary to provide further assistance for the winter
months, as the first nurse was being seriously over-worked.
Midwives.
The inspection of Midwives is under the supervision of the
County Council. It is, however, generally recognised that the
authority administering a Maternity and Child Welfare Scheme
should also exercise control over the Midwives practising in its area.
In this district it is the practice of the Health Visitors not to
visit the newly-born till 11 days ofter the birth, in order not to
interfere with the Midwife.
According to the County Medical Officer's last list, there are 13
Midwives practising in the district.
ADOPTIVE ACTS AND BYE LAWS IN FORCE.
Adoptive Acts in force in the District:
*Infectious Diseases (Prevention) Act, 1890.
*Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1890, Part III.
*Public Health Acts Amendment Act, 1907, Parts II., *111.,
*IV., *V., VI. and VIII.
*Public Health Act, 1925, Parts *11., *111., *IV. and *V. were
adopted in November, 1925.
Maternity and Child Welfare Act, 1918.
Baths and Wash-houses Act, 1846-82.
Burial Acts, 1852-86. (Applicable to parts of the district only).
Public Libraries Act, 1892.
Private Street Works Act, 1892.
Small Dwellings Acquisition Acts, 1899-1923.
Local Government and Other Officer's Superannuation Act,
1922.